Wage & Hour Laws

Naturally, one of the first things that people ask when they take a job is how much it’s going to pay. They are exchanging their time for money and they want to ensure that they’ll be getting enough money to make it worth doing. Employees have budgets and are trying...

As an employee, you probably know California boasts strong worker protections, yet wage theft remains a reality for many. Even after addressing the issue with their employer, some people may find the unlawful practice continues. Employer wage theft can certainly...

Sometimes, an employer might ask you to stay later or come in on your day off. It’s understandable, as situations can occur that mean a company needs more help than usual. For instance, if you work for a catering company, and they have a big event to cater for...

Employment compensation often requires intense negotiation when someone starts a new job. Base pay is only one consideration. People may also receive competitive benefits packages that include various types of insurance and paid leave. Beyond that, bonuses may be...

Employees usually look forward to the weekends to take a breather from work. However, burnout in the middle of a shift also happens in the workplace. That is why employees also look forward to workday breaks to catch their breaths. But did you know that there are...

Many employees have the right to overtime pay. Californian employees are paid one and one-half their typical hourly wage if they work more than 8 hours in a day. This increases to twice the typical hourly wage if an employee works more than 12 hours in a day....

As if earning income is not already difficult, employers who refuse to pay wages make the situation unbearable for workers. Unfortunately, wage theft is common in various industry sectors. Commission-based workers are part of the workforce who have to endure this...

Workers may not be aware that there are employment classifications. These are different categories of workers based on their employment status. These classifications can affect how a worker is paid and their rights in the workplace. Employment types There are two main...

If you are a job seeker or an employee in California, you may have heard about the new pay transparency law that took effect on January 1, 2023. Indeed, we recently posted on the topic. This law requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose the pay range...

What happens if your employer did not pay you for all the hours you clocked in? Or what if they paid you less than your agreed-upon salary? Maybe they took away the tips you earned or paid you less than minimum wage with no tip credit. In any of these situations, your...